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NFL announces kickoff times for Eagles-Commanders, Packers-Bears Week 16 Saturday doubleheader

Published: Dec 02, 2025 at 04:07 PM

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The NFL on Tuesday announced the kickoff times for its Saturday, Dec. 20 doubleheader on FOX that should feature two games with plenty of NFC playoff implications.

The day will begin with the Philadelphia Eagles traveling to face the Washington Commanders at 5 p.m. ET.

The Green Bay Packers then play at the Chicago Bears at 8:20 p.m. ET in a rematch of this coming Sunday's game between the top two teams in the NFC North standings.

The Week 16 Saturday doubleheader matchups on Dec. 20 are confirmed:

5p ET -- @Eagles vs. @Commanders

8:20p ET -- @packers vs. @ChicagoBears https://t.co/3eotPybKeg
— NFL Media (@NFLMedia) December 2, 2025

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